Curious About Lotus (Nelumbo) ?
• Thinking about growing native or hybrid lotus -- N. lutea or nucifera cultivars?
This Book Will Answer Your Lotus Questions & Delight Your Eyes
For thousands of years lotuses have fascinated people for their religion, philosophy, food, research, and ornamental horticulture. This small volume covers almost everything about Nelumbo -- from seed to tuber to flower to pod. The book is clearly written and packed with beautiful color photographs. It gives a complete portrait of this amazing plant, along with help for those who want to grow it. Buy the perfect lotus gift now
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Table of Contents
• Botanical Background
• Cultivation
• Landscape Uses
• Lotus Timeline
• 101 Other Uses
• Cultural Traditions
• Lore
• Resources
• Quick Guide for Gardeners
The Lotus: Know It and Grow It
The beautiful book with everything to grow and appreciate lotus (Nelumbo)
... gorgeous to look at and compelling to read. Aine Slaubagh
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... packed full of useful tips and very smart ... will prove invaluable to those growing lotus. James Allison
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Details
• 52 pages; paperback; 8.5"x5.5"
• 110+ full-color photos
• 2007 (reprint 2008) by International Waterlily &
Water Gardening Society (IWGS)
• ISBN 978-0-9794732-0-3
• portion of all sales benefits the IWGS
• $15 each; quantity discounts available
• Click here to BUY NOW or get discount pricing
• Curious about the significance of lotus in Buddhism or other cultures?
• Looking for landscape or container uses of dwarf and full size lotuses?
• Wondering how to propagate lotus from tubers or seeds?
• Need details about when and how to fertilize the Nelumbo in your pond?
• Want information on the pests attacking your lotus leaves or stems?
Check our Resources for
a list of places to buy
lotus - tubers and plants
- retail or wholesale.
Independent Publisher
named The Lotus as bronze
medalist in the
gardening/landscaping
category for the inaugural
Living Now Book Awards.
These awards are designed
to honor the year’s best
books that help readers
attain healthier, more
fulfilling, and productive
lives.